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Good. All gamestops should do this.
California, the land of laws.
People are lazy. Does there really have to be a law for this? It takes less than 2 minutes of Google searching to see if a game needs an online pass. It's not like the developers [edit: correction, publishers] try to hide it.
FWIW, the limitations of buying a used game should be expressed at the point of sale. Gamestop frequently asks people checking out with a new game if they would like to buy the preowned version instead, as if it is a direct substitute, without telling them the difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiquidCrash
I think this is a good idea. It's easy to dismiss people as being lazy, but remember that the people who buy games aren't necessarily "gamers". Parents, Little Billy, etc. may buy a used game thinking they are getting a good deal, when in fact they'll end up paying more than the new version if they want all of the content. This, of course, thanks to Gamestop's awesome $5 off new game price for a used game. Should it be a law? Should court time have been tied up with this? Of course not. You'd like to think companies would be honest and up front with thier customers. As we know, this isn't the case. Good move, IMO, and one that Gamestop and ANY retailer who sells used games should be doing.
^^That and not to mention this online pass thing is fairly new. I wouldn't expect most gamers even knowing about it until they get screwed.
No offense or anything, but if you call yourself a "gamer" and you're paying $5 bucks less for a used copy over a new, then you deserve to get screwed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakespy
Being a "gamer" is in the eye of the beholder. Also, I wouldn't say anyone deserves to be ripped off because they are trying to save some money. Personally I buy most of my games new, however I understand financial difficulties and don't begrudge someone hoping to save some cash.
Sales are awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by fastitocalon
What about renting games? There is no way if I rented a game I would pay $10 for a stupid online pass just to play it online. I don't rent games, I buy them usually at full price, just making a point.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiquidCrash
Me neither. What I'm saying is, just do the research before you blindly buy something. How hard is that? Amazon usually has good prices on new games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakespy
Speaking of rentals, I'm guessing this law doesn't apply to Gamefly, lol. I'm not a Gamestop shopper, but it's funny they're being singled out. Does Best Buy give info out as well? I hear they're starting to get into the used games thing.
IMO the problem with gamestop is not that they offer used games, but that they actively try to get people to buy used rather than a new copy. Best Buy doesn't ask you if you want a used copy instead of a new copy when you go to purchase a new game. Gamestop heckles you at checkout as if the used copy is a direct substitute.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiquidCrash
I believe that is why they are being singled out. I wouldn't be surprised if other retail outlets put up disclaimers in their used games sections though.
No, it doesn't apply to gamefly yet. In the next month or so I guarantee it will. But again, after 20 years of renting games (There are a LOT of people that rent games and have for a very long time), those same people are going to at one point unknowingly run into this issue. Pretty frustrating to rent something you can't play IMO. I understand it will happen once and then they will pay attention to never rent anything from EA again after they get screwed once then do their homework on games in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiquidCrash
Ah. The only time I've shopped at Gamestop, the manager asked me about three or four times if I wanted to place a pre-order. I don't think I've been back since, lol. It didn't help that he seemed genuinely upset with me that I didn't commit to his store before the game even came out, lol (Red Dead Redemption).Quote:
Originally Posted by Timman_24
Sounds like someone got screwed with Battlefield 3, lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakespy
I've never understood the high-pressure sales tactics that some people use. Does it ever work? It just makes me entrenched in my decision and mad at the establishment.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiquidCrash
I only pop into GS to browse very cheap games that aren't worth paying shipping for.
I bought it brand new for $60. I'm not talking about personal experience just what has and will happen to others. Then it will have a ripple effect and less and less people will be renting/buying used games. I know this is a shocker but there are a lot of people who cannot afford new games. AND a lot of people who want to see if they like the game first before purchasing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiquidCrash
it works very well on the general public.. not well informed geeksQuote:
Originally Posted by Timman_24
I know people are broke, and I'm not totally against buying used games. But $5 less for a used game is just kind of insulting, and I'm not even a video game developer. Sorry, I guess I'm too passionate about my favorite hobby.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakespy
If people are broke and can't afford a newly released game at $59.99, then why would they spend $54.99 for a used. If they had the patience, they could wait a few months and get a new copy for less than it was used when it was first released.
With that said, I'm done with the thread. Seems like you're arguing more about online passes than you are about the Gamestop law.
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Originally Posted by LiquidCrash
I typically pick up my used games when they are in the $10 to $20 range.